Historical Events In 1340
Friday, 18 July 2025
Jan 26 In the year 1340 english king Edward III proclaimed king of France
Mar 31 Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies on this day in history.
Apr 01 On this day in history niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark.
Jun 01 In the year 1340 jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies
Jun 07 On this day in history rotterdam Netherlands founded
Jun 24 In the year 1340 battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed
Jul 18 Philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders in the year 1340.
Sep 25 In the year 1340 england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 In the year 1340 henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies
Oct 30 Battle of Rio Salado on this day in history.
Nov 28 Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back on this day in history.
Nov 30 In the year 1340 john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector